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Dec 22, 2025 6:39 AM

Select Micro Center Stores: Apple Mac mini Desktop w/ M4 Chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer (MU9D3LL/A) on sale $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member totsata for sharing this deal.

Specs (Mac mini w/ M4 Chip):
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Gigabit LAN
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $479 at the time of this posting.
    • The price for this deal beats the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 390 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

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Select Micro Center Stores have Apple Mac mini Desktop Computer (MU9D3LL/A) on sale $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Community Member totsata for sharing this deal.

Specs (Mac mini w/ M4 Chip):
  • Apple M4 10-Core Chip
  • 16GB Unified RAM
  • 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 10-Core GPU
  • 16-Core Neural Engine
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ports:
    • 3x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x Gigabit LAN
    • 2x USB-C
    • 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack
  • Compact 5 x 5" Form Factor
  • macOS with Apple Intelligence

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $79.01 less (16% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $479 at the time of this posting.
    • The price for this deal beats the previous Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • The Mac mini (MU9D3LL/A) configuration is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on over 390 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
  • Additional notes:

Original Post

Written by totsata

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ChaoticThrifty
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For a desktop with this performance, this is an outstanding value. Truly remarkable how cheap *great* computers have become.
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goibhniu
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This is a deal that's hard to beat. I was looking at picking up an inexpensive mini-PC by Minisforum or GMKTek but at $400 you'd have to be crazy to buy anything other than this. Nothing even comes close to the value proposition here.
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DealDady
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THEN* it is the same and is less THAN normal edu pricing.
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Community Reviews

This Mac mini M4 deal stands out as a strong value for a compact macOS desktop, especially for everyday work, media, coding, and light creative use. The 16GB of memory and 256GB SSD are enough for many setups, and external Thunderbolt storage or an SSD upgrade can stretch it further. It also pairs well with existing monitors and peripherals, making it appealing for a DIY desktop setup. The main caveat is the small internal storage, which can feel tight for video work or large libraries, so it fits best when you are comfortable adding external storage.

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Dec 28, 2025 7:33 PM
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ok_Dec 28, 2025 7:33 PM
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Awesome deal… I missed this a few days ago when it was first posted. Decided to try and get it at Best Buy today. I ordered one for in-store pickup at my local store. Went to my Best Buy order history, went to the screen where you can cancel and pick support options.. and picked the price match option. It came up with a chat window. The chat agent asked for a link to the product, so I gave them this one: https://www.microcenter.com/produ...toreid=205 - which, as of now, is for the Phoenix microcenter (I am not anywhere near phoenix) showing they have 20 in stock. 5 mins later the agent approved the price match and said they're issuing me a $215 refund. Super smooth process, very pleased.

Update: 45 mins later got an email confirming the refund, and my order is ready for pickup.
Last edited by ok_ December 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM.
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Dec 28, 2025 7:48 PM
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longtianDec 28, 2025 7:48 PM
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Bought at bb price matched micro center today
Dec 28, 2025 8:12 PM
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EpinephrineDec 28, 2025 8:12 PM
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I was able to price match just now via Best Buy. Had to purchase and then get refund.
Dec 28, 2025 8:18 PM
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TerianxDec 28, 2025 8:18 PM
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didn't work for me, make me purchase at full price, then get denied. had to cancelled the order
Last edited by Terianx December 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM.
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Dec 28, 2025 8:46 PM
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ok_Dec 28, 2025 8:46 PM
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Quote from Terianx View quoted comment :
didn't work for me, make me purchase at full price, then get denied. had to cancelled the order
I would just try again. Lots of people (myself included) are getting them to do it easily with no issue
Dec 28, 2025 9:07 PM
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DaudDec 28, 2025 9:07 PM
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Quote from ok_ View quoted comment :
Awesome deal… I missed this a few days ago when it was first posted. Decided to try and get it at Best Buy today. I ordered one for in-store pickup at my local store. Went to my Best Buy order history, went to the screen where you can cancel and pick support options.. and picked the price match option. It came up with a chat window. The chat agent asked for a link to the product, so I gave them this one: https://www.microcenter.com/produ...toreid=205 - which, as of now, is for the Phoenix microcenter (I am not anywhere near phoenix) showing they have 20 in stock. 5 mins later the agent approved the price match and said they're issuing me a $215 refund. Super smooth process, very pleased.

Update: 45 mins later got an email confirming the refund, and my order is ready for pickup.
It went smoothly as you described. I had to wait until the product was ready. My store is Phoenix so it helped. Also I used my Chase Freedom card for additional 5% off (December benefit to pay with Paypal), partially taking the care of the local tax. Final $412 :-0
Dec 28, 2025 10:08 PM
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FabulousOstrich746Dec 28, 2025 10:08 PM
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I got a price match via chat after I purchased an an email from Best Buy saying I will get the 200$+ refunded. However, my order history still shows the 599$ original price. I just want to confirm the order pricing isn't updated after price match and an email will suffice, to make sure the agent did it correctly before I pick it up. Can anyone confirm? Thanks!

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Dec 28, 2025 10:18 PM
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SRVisGod24Dec 28, 2025 10:18 PM
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Quote from FabulousOstrich746 View quoted comment :
I got a price match via chat after I purchased an an email from Best Buy saying I will get the 200$+ refunded. However, my order history still shows the 599$ original price. I just want to confirm the order pricing isn't updated after price match and an email will suffice, to make sure the agent did it correctly before I pick it up. Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
You should get an email when the price adjustment goes through. And you'll see the pending credit when clicking "payment details" when it goes through
Dec 28, 2025 10:22 PM
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keysh2oboyDec 28, 2025 10:22 PM
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Followed the instructions and ordered one for local pick up.

Once it was ready and I got the email that it was ready, I went under support options and did a price match request.

Pasted the link to Micro Center.

And it was approved and a $200+ tax credit has been issued.

Then I'll go pick it up tomorrow. Mine was pretty easy. I hope others have the same luck
Dec 28, 2025 10:35 PM
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techfanDec 28, 2025 10:35 PM
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Just did it following what ok_ said. Thanks a lot! Now, need to figure out what monitor I should use.
Dec 28, 2025 11:01 PM
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braidsDec 28, 2025 11:01 PM
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I'm trying to get into some basic video editing. It's this an ok system to get started with? Thanks
Dec 28, 2025 11:43 PM
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TerianxDec 28, 2025 11:43 PM
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Quote from ok_ View quoted comment :
I would just try again. Lots of people (myself included) are getting them to do it easily with no issue
Finally tried again, brought it at full price $599, the asked for a price match, got credit for $210.95. Total for it $388.05Smilie
Dec 28, 2025 11:58 PM
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gbrldzDec 28, 2025 11:58 PM
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Can anyone confirm their refund? I feel like the refund can still get denied based on it being a "request".
This is a message from a Best Buy rep after placing the order full price online.
"Your patience has been so important. Good news! I have successfully submitted the refund request for your item totaling $210.95. Please allow our team up to 3 business days to review your request and send the email confirmation. Once approved, the refund typically reflects on your account within 7–10 business days. Kindly keep an eye on your confirmed email address for any updates regarding your refund. You may also want to check your spam or junk folder in case the email lands there."
Dec 28, 2025 11:58 PM
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DaudDec 28, 2025 11:58 PM
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Quote from techfan View quoted comment :
Just did it following what ok_ said. Thanks a lot! Now, need to figure out what monitor I should use.
https://slickdeals.net/f/19010761-27-lg-ultrafine-4k-60hz-ips-hdr-monitor-w-90w-usb-c-speakers-260-free-shipping
or if 120Hz needed
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Dec 29, 2025 12:13 AM
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ok_Dec 29, 2025 12:13 AM
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Quote from gbrldz View quoted comment :
Can anyone confirm their refund? I feel like the refund can still get denied based on it being a "request".This is a message from a Best Buy rep after placing the order full price online."Your patience has been so important. Good news! I have successfully submitted the refund request for your item totaling $210.95. Please allow our team up to 3 business days to review your request and send the email confirmation. Once approved, the refund typically reflects on your account within 7–10 business days. Kindly keep an eye on your confirmed email address for any updates regarding your refund. You may also want to check your spam or junk folder in case the email lands there."
I got an email confirming it about 45 mins later. Subject "We've applied a credit to your account."Mine says "Your order has been credited.We've applied a credit of $215.18 (plus applicable tax) because of a price difference."

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